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The specific process for obtaining workers’ compensation benefits may vary somewhat from state to state but, typically, ...
08/01/2023

The specific process for obtaining workers’ compensation benefits may vary somewhat from state to state but, typically, a worker’s comp. claim involves three steps: reporting the injury to your employer, filling out an official claim form/submitting the claim, and waiting for the insurance company to complete its investigation. If your claim is denied, the next step is to dispute that decision by appealing to the state workers’ comp. agency.

Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a resu...
07/31/2023

Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of doing their job. The specific injuries and illnesses that are covered by workers' compensation may vary from state to state, depending on the law.

If you’re injured on the job, take these steps to protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits: (1) Get medical ...
07/25/2023

If you’re injured on the job, take these steps to protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits: (1) Get medical treatment right away. (2) Report the injury to your supervisor (and/or HR, if applicable). (3) Write your own “report.” (4) Fill out the official form (or forms) required to submit a claim. Your supervisor and/or HR should be able to provide you with the required paperwork.

There are three big differences between a workers’ comp. claim and a personal injury claim: different legal standards, d...
07/24/2023

There are three big differences between a workers’ comp. claim and a personal injury claim: different legal standards, different remedies, and different legal processes.

Workers’ compensation covers injuries and illnesses that occur in the course and scope of employment. Generally speaking...
07/18/2023

Workers’ compensation covers injuries and illnesses that occur in the course and scope of employment. Generally speaking, this means that if you are injured or become ill while, or as a result of, performing tasks related to your job duties, that injury/illness is likely covered by workers’ compensation. If, however, you are injured or become ill while performing a task outside of your regular job duties or while engaged in a personal activity or errand that is unrelated to your work, that injury/illness likely would not be covered by workers' comp. An on-the-job injury can occur anywhere an employee is working – e.g., on the employer’s premises; at a job site; or even on the road when you’re traveling between job sites.

Ask these five questions to determine whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits: 1. Are you an employee? 2....
07/17/2023

Ask these five questions to determine whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits: 1. Are you an employee? 2. Does your employer carry workers’ compensation insurance? 3. Were you injured or did you become ill on the job? 4. Did you make a timely report of your injury to your employer? 5. Did you complete the paperwork required to submit a timely claim? If you answer “yes” to all of these questions, then you are likely to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.

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